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Historic
Avro Shackleton AEW.2 - Cold War ‘Sentinel’
Group Captain David Greenway (ret’d), a former Shackleton pilot and commanding officer of 8 Squadron, talks to Dr Kevin Wright about the Shackleton AEW.2 in RAF service.
Chinook Bravo November crewmember on Falklands
Gaining legendary status during its 40-year career, RAF Chinook HC6A ‘Bravo November’ first saw action in the Falklands War. Former crewmember Tom Jones recounts his experience of the conflict
Step Back in Time – 1980 Hawk Flight and Tactical Training at RAF Brawdy
An interesting snapshot, from the January 1981 issue of Aeroplane Monthly, of RAF fast jet training from a time when the air force was ramping up aircrew throughput to populate the growing Tornado GR.1 force
Historic Aviation Quiz: The Convair F-106 Delta Dart
With February 2 marking the 54th anniversary of the United States Air Force’s infamous ‘Cornfield Bomber’ incident, we dedicate this week’s to Convair’s “Ultimate Interceptor” – the F-106 Delta Dart
Life on a RAF Germany Phantom squadron
With the Cold War in full flow, West Germany’s position on the front line demanded an allied presence. Former RAF Phantom pilot Al Munro gives a taste of his Battle Flight years
Military
Hungary orders four more Gripen Cs
Saab inked a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) covering an order for four more single-seat JAS 39C Gripen multi-role fighters for the Hungarian Air Force (HuAF) on February 23
The Monday Military Aviation Quiz 183
Welcome to the 183rd Monday Military Aviation Quiz! How well do you know your modern military aircraft? Test your aircraft recognition skills here
Behind the scenes insights from RIAT’s Head of Air Ops
What can we expect from the next Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford? And what is involved in securing participation for the world’s largest military airshow? Mark Broadbent finds out in the March 2024 issue of Aviation News
Commercial
Loganair bids fond farewell to the Saab 340
Scotland’s Loganair has retired its venerable Saab 340 fleet after more than 24 years of service.
Cathay Cargo adds A350F
The Cathay Group has ordered six new Airbus A350Fs to join the airline’s cargo division, Cathay Cargo, with the right to acquire 20 more aircraft.
Alaska to buy Hawaiian
In a surprise announcement, Alaska Airlines has announced its intention to purchase Hawaiian Airlines in a deal worth $1.9bn. Alaska Air Group will pay $18 in cash per share to Hawaiian Holdings, taking on the Honolulu carrier’s $900m debt.
Flight Simulation
Anacortes Airport for MSFS released
The latest Pacific Northwest destination from Orbx is 74S Anacortes Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulators.
Salt Lake City for MSFS out now
FeelThere has released Salt Lake City International Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Turtle Beach releases the VelocityOne Flightdeck HOTAS
Turtle Beach has announced the VelocityOne Flightdeck HOTAS flight control system is now available.
